Payroll December 16, 2025
U.S. Unemployment Claims Jump by Most Since 2020
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose last week by the most since the onset of the pandemic, underscoring the volatile nature of claims at this time of year.
Economy November 7, 2025
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Declines to Near Lowest on Record
The preliminary November sentiment index dropped 3.3 points to 50.3, just above a June 2022 reading of 50 that was the weakest in University of Michigan data back to 1978.
Payroll October 3, 2025
U.S. Job Growth is Slowing Even Without Government Data to Show It
Even without a jobs report because of the shutdown, a number of private-sector indicators out in recent days pointed to sluggish hiring, limited layoffs, modest pay gains and easing demand for workers in September.
Payroll October 1, 2025
U.S. Companies Shed 32,000 Jobs in ADP Report After Data Adjustment
Private-sector payrolls decreased by 32,000 after a revised 3,000 decline a month earlier, according to ADP Research data released on Oct. 1.
Payroll September 11, 2025
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Jump to Highest in Nearly Four Years
Initial claims rose by 27,000 to 263,000 in the week ended Sept. 6, the highest since October 2021, according to Labor Department data released on Sept. 11.
Payroll September 5, 2025
Weak U.S. Payroll Gain of 22,000 Cements Case for Fed Rate Cut
Job growth cooled notably last month while the unemployment rate rose to the highest since 2021, fanning concerns the labor market may be on the cusp of a more significant deterioration.
Payroll August 15, 2025
U.S. Jobless Claims Edge Lower, While Continuing Claims Remain Elevated
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits edged lower last week, suggesting employers remain reluctant to lay off workers.
Payroll July 28, 2025
Analysis Shows Trump Tax and Deportation Plans Could Disrupt 6 Million Jobs
The analysis builds on recent economic research that found previous increases in immigration enforcement caused widespread job losses for both immigrant and U.S.-born workers.
Payroll June 27, 2025
Recurring Jobless Claims Jump to Highest Level Since November 2021
Recurring applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to the highest since November 2021, extending a sharp increase over the past 1 1/2 months and signaling more people are staying out of work for longer.
Payroll May 2, 2025
U.S. Payroll Gain of 177,000 Shows Tariff Uncertainty Yet to Dent Hiring
Nonfarm payrolls increased 177,000 last month after the prior two months’ advances were revised lower, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out Friday. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2%.
Payroll April 3, 2025
Continuing Jobless Claims in the U.S. Rise to Highest Level Since November 2021
Continuing claims, a proxy for the number of people receiving unemployment benefits, increased to 1.9 million in the week ended March 22, slightly higher than economists expected.
Payroll March 13, 2025
U.S. Jobless Claims Edge Down to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels
Initial claims decreased by 2,000 to 220,000 in the week ended March 8, remaining roughly in line with pre-COVID levels.